Georgia Southern University invites nominations and applications for the positions of Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology, Associate Professor of Instructional Technology (2 positions), and Professor of Instructional Technology in the Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development in the College of Education.

Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, is classified as a Doctoral/Research University. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers more than 100 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master’s and doctoral programs. The University has earned a reputation for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college

Georgia Southern is one of Georgia’s premier universities. One of the top choices in Georgia for new freshmen, including HOPE Scholars, Georgia Southern enrolls a n increasingly selective student body representing 49 U.S. states and nearly 100 nations. The University continues to enhance its academic profile through higher admission standards, an expanded Honors Program, and scholarships for academically talented students.

Georgia Southern University is committed to advancing the state of Georgia and the region through the benefits of higher education, offering both campus-based and a number of online degree programs. The University fosters access to its educational programs, provides a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience, and enhances quality of life in the region through collaborative relationships supporting education, health care and human services, cultural experiences, scientific and technological advancement, athletics, and regional development.

The more-than-900-acre park-like campus continues an era of capital construction that has opened new facilities for colleges and academic programs, student recreation and development, university housing, athletics, and public service. The learning environment is enhanced by a museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, a unique wildlife education and raptor center, a performing arts center, the Center for Art and Theatre, and a continuing education and conference center. The University’s Division I athletic teams, the Eagles, compete in the Southern Conference. The campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island. Within this setting, the College of Education offers undergraduate and graduate programs to prepare students for work in public education, community agencies, and higher education.

Degree programs include the Bachelor of Science in Education in four different majors, the Master of Education in 10 different majors, an MAT, the Education Specialist in nine different majors, and the Doctorate of Education in two different majors.

All degree programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC), the College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

The positions of Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology , Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, and Professor of Instructional Technology will provide leadership to promote the College of Education’s mission.

Position Description:  Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development each position requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities as well as a terminal degree.

The Assistant Professor, Associate Professors, and Professorof Instructional Technology will be responsible for teaching online graduate and undergraduate courses, advising graduate students, conducting and publishing scholarly research, and providing service to Georgia Southern University and the profession.

They are nine-month, tenure-track appointments and the salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications for all four positions:

•Earned doctorate in Instructional Technology, or a related area, by August 1, 2014; •Knowledge of current hardware and software applications; •Ability to teach graduate courses, teach online, and offer graduate advisement; •Ability to conduct scholarly research and publish in appropriate venues; •Ability to perform service to the University and profession; •Effective communication skills; •Ability to work with diverse student populations; •Ability to use and model technology.

For search 67122: •Minimum of four years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.

For search 67120: •Minimum of five years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the associate professor level is required for the rank of professor along with a strong record of research and service with substantial publications and presentations in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications Search 67128 Assistant Professor: •K-12 teaching experience; •School library media experience; •Higher education teaching experience; •Experience teaching online; •Research interest related to online learning, STEM teaching and learning, or k-12 online learning.

Preferred Qualifications Search 67122: Associate Professor: •K-12 teaching experience; •School library media experience; •Higher education teaching experience; •Experience teaching online; •Experience providing academic advising for graduate students; •Experience leading/coordinating graduate programs; •Research interest related to online learning, STEM teaching and learning, or k-12 online learning; •Successful grant funding.

Preferred Qualifications Search 67120: Professor: •K-12 teaching experience; School library media experience; •Higher education teaching experience; •Experience teaching online; •Experience providing academic advising for graduate students; •Experience mentoring research conducted by graduate students;•Experience leading/coordinating graduate programs;•Experience coordinating accreditation and developing degree programs; •Research interest related to online learning, STEM teaching and learning, or k-12 online learning; •Successful grant funding.

Screening of applications begins October 15, 2013, and continues until the positions are filled.

Preferred position starting dates are August 1, 2014.

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Documents in PDF format are preferred. Please specify to which search you are applying. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Applications and nominations should be sent to:  Dr. Charles B. Hodges ∞ Search Chair ∞ Search #67120, 67122, and 67128 ∞ Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development ∞ Georgia Southern University ∞ P. O. Box 8131 ∞ Statesboro GA 30460-8131; Electronic mail: itecsearch@georgiasouthern.edu;  Telephone: 912-478-0497;  More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/